Kate Goodrich Elementary

Kate Goodrich Elementary serves 358 students in kindergarten through second grade in Merrill, Wisconsin. This public elementary school maintains a favorable 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio with 29 full-time equivalent teachers, creating an intimate learning environment for young learners. The school demonstrates solid academic performance with a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #284 out of 2,112 Wisconsin elementary schools, placing it in the 87th percentile statewide.

Students show particular strength in mathematics, with 52% achieving proficient or above levels, while 38% reach proficiency in English Language Arts and reading. These results reflect the school's focus on building strong foundational skills during these crucial early learning years. Kate Goodrich Elementary is located on West 10th Street in a community where the median household income is $63,256 and the poverty rate stands at 11.3%.

The surrounding neighborhood has a median home value of $147,200, with 19% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher. The school serves families in this close-knit Wisconsin town of nearly 19,000 residents, providing early elementary education in a community-centered environment that emphasizes the importance of strong beginnings in a student's educational journey.